A Few Polite Suggestions For The Next 'Great British Baking Show' Host

Since Sandi Toksvig's exit from the ten after a few short seasons on Channel 4's newly acquired The Great British Baking Show, the series has had a problem up in front of the tent: Too Much Boy Energy. Matt Lucas, who was already well known in America as Nardole from Doctor Who, joined the team to stand beside remaining host Noel Fielding. However, the combination of two male hosts, plus Paul Hollywood, gave the show a bit of a boy's club feel, with Prue Leith gamely sighing through whatever disrespectful thing they were doing to her now while the contestants grinned and tried to avoid them.

As we've discussed at length here at Telly Visions, the real problem in the tent is Paul, and until he retires or at least steps back in his hosting duties, the show will always be working with one hand tied behind its back. However, Matt Lucas' announcement he is leaving does give Love Productions a chance to recalibrate (and Channel 4 and Netflix an opportunity to recommend a couple of hires). The series' continuing popularity (not to mention its multi-season renewal) also means the producers can probably have their pick of the litter (as long as it's not Sue Perkins or Mel Giedroyc).

Of course, as viewers and fans, we have a few ideas. Here are a few polite suggestions regarding who The Great British Baking Show should cast as co-host for Seasons 14, 15, and beyond.